Warrington stuns Selby to win world title - read the report

Selby, who was cut above both eyes by accidental head clashes inside the first six rounds, could not recover from a superb start from the Yorkshireman.

The judges scored the contest 116-112 115-113 113-115, giving Warrington the IBF world featherweight title at Elland Road, home of his beloved Leeds United.

Warrington came into the fight as a 4-1 outsider with the bookmakers but produced the performance of a lifetime, showing relentless energy and courage as he continued to power forward for 36 pulsating minutes.

'I have turned a dream into reality'

Warrington wins by split decision

New IBF world featherweight champion Josh
Warrington told BBC Radio 5 live: “I was a massive, massive underdog tonight. There was no way I was
going to lose tonight; I would have walked through walls to win that belt.

“From the first bell
to the last there was a lot of energy. The crowd just give you another level,
another gear.

“I am not the most talented,
I am probably not the fittest, but I have heart.

“Five years ago I was
getting a bus to work as a dental technician and now I am a world champion.

'I out boxed the boxer'

Warrington wins by split decision

New IBF world featherweight champion Josh Warrington says: "I can't put it into words, I've worked hard over the last 18 weeks and during that time I've had two baby girls born. I'm overcome with emotion, it was sheer grit, and the crowd got me through this.

"There were times in that fight when the roar of the crowd kept pushing me forward and gave me that second gear when I needed it.

"Lee is a very good fighter and anyone who has rushed in against him has lost. I out boxed the boxer tonight."

On a potential fight with Carl Frampton in Belfast, Warrington says: "I don't mind going anywhere, I've been a fan of Carl's and two weeks ago I said I would beat Lee Selby and come to Windsor Park. We will sit down with Frank Warren and get the fight sorted."